Kozuka: Two Flying Cranes
Kozuka: Two Flying Cranes
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Mediumsilver, gold, copper, and shakudo on a shibuichi ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.870
Not on View
DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Masa-akira (son of Miboku)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Oishi Akichia
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kushu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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